Braille Book Review

September-October 2002
Books for Children--Nonfiction

The following books were recently produced for the NLS
program. To order books, contact your braille-lending
library.

This page includes Web-Braille links to full-text braille versions of
books. Eligible patrons may sign up for Web-Braille through
the library that handles their braille magazine subscriptions.

Nonfiction

Uncommon Champions: Fifteen Athletes Who Battled Back BR
13589
by Marty Kaminsky
1 volume
Portrays fifteen athletes who had the courage to overcome major
obstacles in their lives and achieve remarkable success and
recognition in a variety of sports. "Seeing Things His Own Way"
profiles Erik Weihenmayer, whose blindness does not prevent him
from being a mountain climber. For grades 6-9. 2000.

George Washington: A Picture Book Biography BR 13642
by James Cross Giblin
1 volume
A short biography of the first president of the United States.
Relates his love of home and family and his sense of duty to his
country. Describes his boyhood, his military experiences, and his
leadership qualities. Includes the cherry tree myth. For grades
3-6. 1992.

Hard to Crack: Nut Trees BR 13680
by Meredith Sayles Hughes
1 volume
Examines one of the oldest, most portable foods on earth, the
nut. Discusses the history, growing requirements, and food value
of pecans, walnuts, almonds, pistachios, cashews, macadamias, and
other species grown around the world. Includes a recipe featuring
each of these six nuts. For grades 4-7. 2001.

My America: A Poetry Atlas of the United States BR
13683
selected by Lee Bennett Hopkins
1 volume
Collection of poems depicting the ever-changing landscape of the
United States, its people, and its natural wonders. Hopkins
divides the country into seven unique regions, plus Washington,
D.C. He also provides interesting facts about each state and the
District of Columbia. For grades 4-7 and older readers. 2000.

Cleopatra BR 13692
by Diane Stanley and Peter Vennema
1 volume
A short biography of the Queen of Egypt, the last of the Greek
rulers in Egypt. Describes Cleopatra's attraction to two of the
most powerful men in the Roman Empire--Julius Caesar and, after
his assassination, Mark Anthony. Relates how Mark Anthony and
Cleopatra ended their lives. For grades 4-7. 1994.

Footprints on the Moon BR 13745
by Alexandra Siy
1 volume
An overview of mankind's study and exploration of the Moon, from
the building of Stonehenge in England to astronauts walking on
the Moon's surface. Covers the space race between the Soviet
Union and the United States. For grades 3-6. 2001.

Bugs Are Insects BR 14007
by Anne Rockwell
1 volume
Introduces some common backyard creatures such as the ladybug.
Discusses the basic characteristics and differences of bugs and
insects. PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades K-3. 2001.